BNB Chain vs Polygon
How BNB Chain vs Polygon compare on our ratings, blockchain specs, funding, pros and cons.
| Feature | ||
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| Ratings | ||
| Our score | 3.9/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Performance | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Fees | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Ecosystem | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Decentralization | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Developer experience | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Specs | ||
| Layer | Layer 1 | Sidechain |
| Consensus / design | Delegated PoS | Proof of Stake |
| Native token | BNB | POL |
| EVM compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Smart contract languages | Solidity | Solidity |
| Typical transaction fee | $0.003696 | $0.002 |
| Finality | 650ms | ~1.8 seconds |
| Validators / sequencer | 44 | Not disclosed |
| Mainnet since | 2,020 | 2,020 |
| Throughput (TPS) | Not disclosed | 5,000 |
| Sequencer | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Gas paid in | BNB | POL |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | — | Cayman Islands |
| Investors | Not disclosed | Peak XV Partners, Galaxy Digital, Republic Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 +4 |
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| Best for | High-frequency DeFi traders, Developers porting Ethereum dApps, Low-cost stablecoin payments | High-frequency stablecoin payment providers, Fintech developers seeking EVM compatibility, DeFi apps requiring sub-cent fees |
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